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Maximising offshore allocation in a living annuity
South African living annuity investors may face unexpected offshore exposure limits when providers reach their regulatory thresholds, writes Martiens Barnard, marketing actuary at Momentum Investments.
Modern portfolio thinking: How diversification is evolving for today’s markets
In today’s evolving investment landscape, diversification remains central to building resilient portfolios. While traditional portfolios, anchored in equities and bonds, still matter, recent shifts have encouraged investors to broaden their approach.
Listening: the financial planner’s “tape measure”
The key to ensuring the financial plan fits the client’s life, not just their wallet.
ABSA: Putting client needs at the centre of portfolio decisions
Investors and their advisors must first undertake a needs analysis in order to determine the investor’s investment objectives.
Building diversified portfolios for uncertain times
Recent weeks have been riddled with uncertainty caused by the conflict in Iran and the significant impact on energy supplies. At the same time, we are dealing with unprecedented AI disruption, with uncertain consequences for labour markets and business models.
A long-term perspective on tax-free investments
Fränzo Friedrich, Chief Marketing Officer of Momentum Investments, discusses the importance of tax-free investments in a broader financial plan.
When AI steps off the screen: the real-world revolution
Stuart Copley (Head of Investment Process at Fundhouse) explores how real-world AI is emerging, why it matters and why investors should pay attention.
Tokenisation of traditional securities
A strategic evolution in market infrastructure. By Dr Wiehann Olivier, Partner and FinTech and Digital Asset Lead, Forvis Mazars South Africa.
AI – friend or foe of the DFM?
At present, it is most likely that the best models will be a combination of humans and an AI team.
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Catering for bespoke needs
Equilibrium’s Florbela Yates shares insight into how they handle investments both locally and overseas.
The future of healthcare financing
South Africa’s healthcare financing landscape is shifting rapidly under
the pressure of rising costs and economic uncertainty, writes James White, Director,
Sales and Marketing, Turnberry Management Risk Solutions.
What really matters when choosing offshore unit trusts
When considering offshore investing, the starting point is not the fund - it’s the investor. What are you trying to achieve? Whether it’s long-term...
How to become a financial advisor in South Africa
The route to becoming a financial advisor in South Africa is typically a mix of formal study, on-the-job training and obtaining the required regulatory qualifications. If you are certain financial planning is your future career, read on.
The UFS School of Financial Planning Law celebrates 25 years of inspiring excellence and...
The School of Financial Planning Law (SFPL) in the Faculty of Law at the UFS prides itself on its qualities of excellence and integrity in providing holistic financial planning education since 2001.



















